CAPF (AC) 2019 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

31. In this item, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose the odd one out.

(a) Friendship
(b) Intimacy
(c) Attachment
(d) Enmity

Correct Answer: (d) Enmity

Solution:All are positive words except enmity.

32. One-sixth of a number is 53. What will be 57% of that number?

(a) 136.74
(b) 149.46
(c) 181.26
(d) 197.16

Correct Answer: (c) 181.26

Solution:Let number is n.

Then, n × 1/6 = 53

⇒ n = 53 × 6 = 318

∴ 57% of 318 = 318 × 57/100 = 181.26

33. If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and the denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 9/17. What was the original fraction?

(a) 17/10
(b) 17/11
(c) 17/12
(d) 17/13

Correct Answer: (c) 17/12

Solution:Let original fraction is x/y

According to the question,

(x + x × 200/100)/(y + y + 300/100) = 9/17

⇒ 3x/4y = 9/17

⇒ x/y = 9/17 × 4/3 = 12/17

34. Which one among the following is NOT the central feature of Polyarchy?

(a) Government is in the hands of elected officials
(b) Right to run for office is restricted
(c) Practically all adults have the right to vote
(d) There is free expression and a right to criticize and protest

Correct Answer: (b) Right to run for office is restricted

Solution:Polyarchy is the type of political system in which power is not concentrated but dispersed in multiple elected people who are responsible for administration. These officials are elected through a democratic election. Hence, right to run for office is one of the important features of polyarchy and it is not restricted.

35. Which one of the following does NOT fall under the definition of the Money Bill?

(a) Amendment of law with respect to any financial obligations undertaken by the Government of India
(b) The payment of money into the Consolidated Fund of India
(c) Any financial bill as per requirements of Article 117
(b) The payment of money into the Consolidated Fund of India

Correct Answer: (c) Any financial bill as per requirements of Article 117

Solution:Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States. The Council of States has no power to reject or amend the Money Bill. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the sole and final power in deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill or otherwise.

36. "To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom" is a provision of which one of the following of the Constitution of India?

(a) Directive principles of the state policy
(b) Fundamental duties
(c) Fundamental rights
(d) Preamble

Correct Answer: (b) Fundamental duties

Solution:According to Article 51-A of the constitution of India which deals with Fundamental Duties, features of these duties were explained. It is mentioned that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India- to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. There are more such duties mentioned in the constitution.

37. Which one of the following authorities CANNOT organize 'Lok Adalats'?

(a) Panchayat Committees
(b) Taluk Legal Services Committee
(c) District Authority
(d) High Court Legal Services Committee

Correct Answer: (a) Panchayat Committees

Solution:Lok Adalats are alternative dispute redressal mechanisms. Lok Adalats act as a forum where disputes pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. Panchayat Committees do not have authority to organize 'Lok Adalats'.

38. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in respect of the 'ecoradicals'?

1. They believe that human societies on earth are moving dangerously closer to the limits of the earth's carrying capacity

2. They call for strict population control

3. They stress for less consumption oriented and waste-producing way of life

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:Ecoradicals represents a form of radical environmentalism. The group consists of extremitists who employ illegal acts to protect the Earth.. They believe that human societies on earth are moving dangerously closer to the limits of the earth's carrying capacity and call for strict population control. The group stress for a less consumption-oriented and waste-producing way of life.

39. Which of the following statements about Prarthana Samaj are correct?

1. Its aim was to reform the Hindu society

2. It was based in Maharashtra

3. It believed in monotheism

4. It had greatly influenced the Brahmo Samaj

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:Prarthana Samaj was started in Mumbai by Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade and Dr RG Bhandarkar in 1870. It was a socio religious reform movement aimed at reforming Hindu religious thoughts and practices. The Prarthana Samaj was influenced by the Brahmo Samaj movement in West Bengal. They were not against the religion but opposed the social evils like child marriage, Sati pratha, untouchability, etc. They also propagated the practice of monotheism and denounced idol worship.

40. Why did the early nationalists oppose the Council Act of 1892?

(a) The number of members of the Imperial Legislative Council was increased
(b) The number of members of Provincial Councils was increased
(c) The Councils were given the right to discuss the annual budgets
(d) The Act did not give the Indians control over the public funds

Correct Answer: (d) The Act did not give the Indians control over the public funds

Solution:Through the Indian Councils Act of 1892 the number of members of the Imperial Legislative Council as well as of the provincial councils was increased. The Councils were also given the right to discuss the annual budgets though they could not vote on them.
The nationalists were totally dissatisfied with the Act of 1892 and declared it to be a hoax.

Some of the members of Councils although could be elected indirectly by Indians, but they were largely remain unpresented. Indians demanded a larger share and control over the public purse and raised the slogan of 'No taxation without representation.

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